Bottom paint for Galapagos?

[Segelplaner]

Originally Posted by B00B00

Ronny sanchez will sort you out in santa cruz. We had no questions about which antifoul and the diver didnt even get in the water as he said there were too many sharks... it was super easy and we didnt even have anything organised before we turned up but instead had to stop to sort out a steering issue. $1000 for a week with 7 people. Officials were on board for maybe an hour and it couldnt have been any easier.
All our friends who used bolivar had huge issues and arguments with him. Seems he works with the harbour master to extract more money out of the yachts.

Thanks, dont want to end up in argumentation. Seems to be some issues with Galapagos.

[coopec43]

Galapagos - Formalities

Formalities requirements in the Galapagos can change on a daily basis. Noonsite endevours to post details of the latest known situation.

It is not permitted to anchor anywhere but in an official port. Following new regulations 2018 the following 3 options are possible for yachts wanting to visit the Galapagos:

https://www.noonsite.com/Countries/G...rc=Formalities

Clive

[oldtom]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

We also use Seahawk Island 44 with TBT in the Caribbean. It is legal there and may be the most popular. We have found it in every chandler. It is highly effective and needs very little attention. It cannot be sold in the US. Tin based paints are banned in many places. The Galapagos bans tin and many bottom paints. If you arrive there with a banned paint you will be in trouble. Check ahead to be sure. I think they may take and analize paint samples when you arrive. You are restricted in where you can anchor and visit without a naturalist on board. We decided that it might make sense to visit by excursion from the mainland.

is ant there a quot-er on the number of boat allowed each year

[Segelplaner]

Originally Posted by coopec43

Galapagos - Formalities



Formalities requirements in the Galapagos can change on a daily basis. Noonsite endevours to post details of the latest known situation.



It is not permitted to anchor anywhere but in an official port. Following new regulations 2018 the following 3 options are possible for yachts wanting to visit the Galapagos:



https://www.noonsite.com/Countries/G...rc=Formalities



Clive

Thanks, great info!

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by coopec43

Galapagos - Formalities

Formalities requirements in the Galapagos can change on a daily basis. Noonsite endevours to post details of the latest known situation.

It is not permitted to anchor anywhere but in an official port. Following new regulations 2018 the following 3 options are possible for yachts wanting to visit the Galapagos:

https://www.noonsite.com/Countries/G...rc=Formalities

Clive

Yikes! I read through this. Hard to imagine inventing such complicated procedures.

[coopec43]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

Yikes! I read through this. Hard to imagine inventing such complicated procedures.

I worry! I lived in Namibia and I often wondered how much cash ended up in the warden/customs official/Govt Agent's pocket. (Note all payments must be made in cash)

When I went to the Cheetah Conservation Park in Namibia they wanted $US15 which was a fair bit so I asked the gatekeeper for a receipt for payment. She eventually found the receipt book after searching for it for a few minutes. Another time I paid several dollars for a film and later found she had recorded the payment as being for a can of coke.

The site which collects all the information on overseas countries would be a "must" for anyone undertaking an extended overseas cruise. (I certainly have subscribed and book-marked the site)

Clive

[Suijin]

Remember the water in the Galapagos is pretty chilly despite it being on the equator. It’s like wetsuit cold, so you’re not going to get tropical level growth.

[Paul L]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

Yikes! I read through this. Hard to imagine inventing such complicated procedures.

They do not want cruisers visiting. The money is in the hundreds of thousands of tourists who vacation on the expensive tour boats. The authorities and for the most part the locals, would fine with you not visiting.

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by Paul L

They do not want cruisers visiting. The money is in the hundreds of thousands of tourists who vacation on the expensive tour boats. The authorities and for the most part the locals, would fine with you not visiting.

This is as I have been told. Way easier to take an excursion from the mainland and join the regular tours while there.

[Sailorbob8599]

I too read through those entire rules & regulations for visiting the islands & came to the same conclusion. They really don't want you visiting in your own boat. They would much prefer you go as a tourist & pay them to 'escort' you around the islands. It provides an income for the locals I guess.
We went on a commercial tour boat operated by a company out of Seattle called "UNCRUISE" … had a wonderful experience, spending a whole week aboard cruising the islands. But to be honest, I didn't think the Galapagos' had that much to offer, other than big tortoise … & I do mean BIG ... some interesting bird life, along with the iguana marine lizards plus general sea life such as seals, sharks, fish etc. … other than that, it's just a bunch of desert like islands in a very big sea, 1000kms. from the mainland.
Definitely NOT a place I would choose to visit a second time. Also discovered you better do your 'business' before you go visiting ashore at any of the islands as there are no toilets of any kind & you cannot just go off into the shrubs to have a crap or even a pee, which can make for a lot of discomfort if you "really have to go".
Also, NOT a place to go if one has physical mobility problems such as myself. I spent most of my visit staying aboard, viewing the islands thru binoculars. But the drinks were good & I caught up on a lot of reading.
Best place to buy souvenirs we found was at the airport on departure. Let's face it, it's just a huge tourist trap with little to offer once you've seen the limited amount of wildlife. I wouldn't categorise it as "much ado about nothing", but pretty close. I would equate it with being in prison. You're captive on an island or two & nowhere to go. You can tell I'm not a naturalist. But I feel one can see far more interesting wildlife here on the west coast of Washington, Oregon & B.C. Canada, & most assuredly Alaska..